Guilford Public Schools Facilities

This site is maintained by the Guilford Public Schools as a resource to visitors interested in learning more about the official actions and related research done by the Board of Education and the Administration with regard to the school facilities.

Schematic Design for Guilford High School

Referendum June 16, 2010
Voters were asked to decide if the Town of Guilford "shall appropriate $400,000 to develop architectural schematic design options and to provide cost estimates for a new Guilford High School to be located on the existing high school site, including the reuse of segments of the existing building and site improvements." This referendum was not approved by voters.

Public Forums and Tours at Guilford High School

May 27 - 6:30 Presentation (GHS Library), 7:30 Tour
June 10 - 6:30 Tour, 7:30 Presentation (GHS Auditiorium)

Video of GHS Schematic Design
A video of a GCTV broadcast featuring Guilford Public School’s Superintendent Tom Forcella, Board of Education Chair Bill Bloss, and high school Principal Rick Misenti explaining the Schematic Design phase for a new Guilford High School is now available through the following link thanks to GCTV:

Video of Schematic Design

Charting the Course, May 21, 2010
Please link to this issue of the Superintendent's electronic newsletter for important information about the Referendum on Schematic Design for a new Guilford High School. (more)

Please link to the following document for general information:
Questions and Answers about the Schematic Design for a New Guilford High School

Following an extensive process (please reference the Q & A document above for an overview of the process) the design firm Tai Soo Kim Partners was recommended by the GHS Selection Committee and approved by the Board of Education to develop the schematic design and cost estimate for a new Guilford High School.

2008 Community Task Force on School Facilities Report

School Facilities Webpage

2008-2009 Facilities Report presented by Clifford Gurnham, Director of Operations to the Board of Education on September 21, 2009

Potential Future School Faciliites Development

Over the last decade, there have been many studies associated with Guilford’s School facilities. In 2009, The Adams Middle School Planning Committee was asked to look at potential sites for future middle school and high school facilities. “A middle school committee made up of Town Board members and officials, GPS Personnel, and community members will fully investigate and recommend permanent solutions to the building needs of the Adams facility." The Board stated that this process was not to exceed one year. This Committee first identified approximately 70 potential sites, narrowed the list to 12 then analyzed the 5 most promising sites.

In October 2009, JCJ Architecture was retained by the Guilford Board of Education to develop a report that evaluated five sites that the Town had deemed appropriate for possible future school facilities development.

Site Feasibility Study for Guilford’s Middle and High School Facilities, presented by JCJ Architecture, February 9, 2010

Additional Reports, Studies, and Recommendations

August 11, 2008: CTFSF Recommendations to the Board of Education

July 10, 2008: Impact of Facilities on Learning - Superintendent Thomas A. Forcella

February 2008: CTFSF Facility Report on Adams Middle School and Guilford High School


Guilford Public Schools Facilities This site is maintained by the Guilford Public Schools as a resource to visitors interested in learning more about the official actions and related research done by the Board of Education and the Administration with regard to the school facilities. Schematic Design for Guilford High School Referendum June 16, 2010 Voters were asked to decide if the Town of Guilford "shall appropriate $400,000 to develop architectural schematic design options and to provide cost estimates for a new Guilford High School to be located on the existing high school site, including the reuse of segments of the existing building and site improvements." This referendum was not approved by voters. Public Forums and Tours at Guilford High School May 27 - 6:30 Presentation (GHS Library), 7:30 Tour June 10 - 6:30 Tour, 7:30 Presentation (GHS Auditiorium) Video of GHS Schematic Design A video of a GCTV broadcast featuring Guilford Public School’s Superintendent Tom Forcella, Board of Education Chair Bill Bloss, and high school Principal Rick Misenti explaining the Schematic Design phase for a new Guilford High School is now available through the following link thanks to GCTV: Video of Schematic Design Charting the Course, May 21, 2010 Please link to this issue of the Superintendent's electronic newsletter for important information about the Referendum on Schematic Design for a new Guilford High School. (more) Please link to the following document for general information: Questions and Answers about the Schematic Design for a New Guilford High School Following an extensive process (please reference the Q & A document above for an overview of the process) the design firm Tai Soo Kim Partners was recommended by the GHS Selection Committee and approved by the Board of Education to develop the schematic design and cost estimate for a new Guilford High School. 2008 Community Task Force on School Facilities Report School Facilities Webpage 2008-2009 Facilities Report presented by Clifford Gurnham, Director of Operations to the Board of Education on September 21, 2009 Potential Future School Faciliites Development Over the last decade, there have been many studies associated with Guilford’s School facilities. In 2009, The Adams Middle School Planning Committee was asked to look at potential sites for future middle school and high school facilities. “A middle school committee made up of Town Board members and officials, GPS Personnel, and community members will fully investigate and recommend permanent solutions to the building needs of the Adams facility." The Board stated that this process was not to exceed one year. This Committee first identified approximately 70 potential sites, narrowed the list to 12 then analyzed the 5 most promising sites. In October 2009, JCJ Architecture was retained by the Guilford Board of Education to develop a report that evaluated five sites that the Town had deemed appropriate for possible future school facilities development. Site Feasibility Study for Guilford’s Middle and High School Facilities, presented by JCJ Architecture, February 9, 2010 Additional Reports, Studies, and Recommendations August 11, 2008: CTFSF Recommendations to the Board of Education July 10, 2008: Impact of Facilities on Learning - Superintendent Thomas A. Forcella February 2008: CTFSF Facility Report on Adams Middle School and Guilford High School